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Have you ever planned to have a movie marathon, but then got bored halfway through the second movie? Have no worries though; this is your guide to a successful movie marathon.

  1. It could be a party type or just for you. If you want a big crowd, be sure to plan ahead and invite them!
  2. Some popular themes are chick flicks, horror films, or comedy. If you don't want to stick to one genre, you can just marathon your favorite movies.[1]
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  3. At least two movies are needed or else it won't really be a marathon. A good amount would be about four or five, but you can watch more for an extended marathon. A true movie marathon means watching 26.2 hours of movies, just as a marathon race is 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  4. It depends on how long you want to stay up and how many movies you have to watch. Most movies won't be much longer than two hours, but make sure you know how long each movie will take. So if you are watching five movies starting at nine p.m, it would be too late unless you want to pull an all-nighter.[2]
  5. No movie marathon is complete without them. Popcorn cannot be ignored. Be sure to buy one or two boxes before the marathon begins. If any of your friends have a sweet tooth, get some candy like M&Ms. Common drinks to have at a marathon are of course soda and juice. Try to stock up on them before the marathon. Alcohol may add an element of fun to the marathon if you are all of the legal drinking age, and the movies are on the light-hearted side.[3]
  6. If your marathon will last more than 6 hours, your guests may get tired of snack foods and expect a real meal. Determine how you will feed them. Should everyone pitch in for pizza? Or will you take a break halfway through the marathon to grill up some burgers?[4]
  7. Bring down extra pillows and blankets to make it comfortable.
  8. Dim the lights and close the curtains for a real "movie theater" effect. In the breaks, put on some music and socialize, try to bring a mix of friends so your friends can meet other friends of yours.[5]
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    What if everyone gets bored of the movies?
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    If you think that everyone is going to get bored, only invite a few friends and plan some movie related activities for in between each showing.
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    What if I want to have one by myself? How should I prepare?
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    Get a lot of snacks, pillows, blankets, and choose a bunch of movies you will enjoy watching for an extended period of time.
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    My movie marathon is 19 hours and 38 minutes. When should I start watching?
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    You should start at 5 a.m. so your movie marathon will finish at around 12:38 a.m.
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Things You'll Need

  • Movies (on DVD or a streaming Internet service)
  • TV or computer
  • Popcorn
  • Juice
  • Dimmed lights
  • Curtains
  • Snack food
  • Blankets
  • Pillows

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